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Bret Michaels Suffers Brain Hemorrhage
TMZ.com ^ | 4/23/10 | TMZ Staff

Posted on 04/23/2010 2:41:22 PM PDT by SilvieWaldorfMD

Bret Michaels was rushed to the hospital late Thursday night after suffering a massive hemorrhage near his brain stem, this according to People.com.

Michaels is reportedly in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital. According to the report, Michaels was suffering from excruciating headaches earlier in the day.

According to the report, Michaels underwent several tests -- including CAT Scans and MRIs.

The report claims it was determined Michaels suffered from a "subarachnoid hemorrhage" -- bleeding at the base of his brain stem.

Earlier this month, Michaels was rushed to the hospital after experiencing stomach pains -- he ended up having his appendix removed.

Story developing ...


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KEYWORDS: bretmichaels; hollywood; metal; poison; pop
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To: bluerose

From TMZ:

Bret Michaels doesn’t just need good medical attention to survive his current condition — he also needs luck.

According Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, people who don’t receive proper medical treatment after suffering a subarachnoid hemorrhage have a 20% to 30% chance of experiencing a second bleed within the first month — and the odds of surviving a second bleed are extremely slim.

Cedars states, “Recurrent bleeding has a 70% mortality rate.”

Fortunately, Michaels is reportedly being treated in a capable medical center.

However, it appears as though Michael’s is already beating the odds — Cedars reports that roughly 1/3 of people who have a subarachnoid hemorrhage die during the hemorrhage because of extensive brain damage. Obviously, Michaels has already cleared that hurdle.

As for Michaels treatment, Cedars warns, “Because of the ominous prognosis with delayed definitive therapy, referral to a center of excellence with experience in treating subarachnoid hemorrhage is imperative.”

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz0lxkLl0qP


21 posted on 04/23/2010 2:52:04 PM PDT by bluerose (Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm! Rush Hudson Limbaugh)
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To: bluerose

If you Google his name....look at the Wiki link in the listing. It was on there.


22 posted on 04/23/2010 2:53:02 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (I don't have a 'Cousin Pookie'.)
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To: bluerose

Disregard it, tho. As someone posted earlier.....trolls are out in force.


23 posted on 04/23/2010 2:54:02 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (I don't have a 'Cousin Pookie'.)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

How sad. I hope he is going to be ok.


24 posted on 04/23/2010 2:54:14 PM PDT by TNdandelion
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To: qam1

Prayers for a seemingly nice guy :-(


25 posted on 04/23/2010 2:55:11 PM PDT by omega4179 (www.jdforsenate.com)
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To: bluerose

And how would he fare under Obamacare with this condition?


26 posted on 04/23/2010 2:59:05 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

Oh no. I hope he puls through ok.


27 posted on 04/23/2010 3:05:48 PM PDT by chris_bdba
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

He was in Raleigh a while back for a concert. Local rock DJ was commenting days later on the show/concert (multiple acts, etc.). He went on and on about what a nice guy this man was. Down to earth, easy to talk to, not hung on himself, not playing “rock star”, etc. etc. etc. He was really struck by that.

Sounds like my kind of guy. God bless him, may He restore his body completely, and show Himself mighty on his behalf. In Jesus’ name.


28 posted on 04/23/2010 3:06:45 PM PDT by RightOnline
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

Poor guy. I was never into Poison, but from what I have read Michaels is a pretty decent guy. Also a Pennsylvania boy.


29 posted on 04/23/2010 3:06:58 PM PDT by Hacksaw (Trees aren't our "friends")
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

Damn. My wife was a huge fan of his “Rock of Love” shows on VH1 (and that pretty much means I was a fan as well).

Hoping he pulls through. He’s too young and has been enjoying something of a comeback in his career.


30 posted on 04/23/2010 3:06:58 PM PDT by Drew68
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear
Wiki is reporting he has died. :(

Shit, that really sucks. Brett is from Butler, PA - just north of Da Burgh.

31 posted on 04/23/2010 3:08:34 PM PDT by Hacksaw (Trees aren't our "friends")
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Its not on there anymore, unless I’m missing it. Plus, don’t believe anything from Wiki, people can go there and post what they want


32 posted on 04/23/2010 3:09:32 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

He just came from Baghdad singing for our soldiers in the 10th Mountain, and was also there in 2007.


33 posted on 04/23/2010 3:13:44 PM PDT by max americana
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To: RightOnline

I met him here in Hollywood 2 years ago. You’d think he was a prick but he blew everyone away with his “ah shucks” attitude.


34 posted on 04/23/2010 3:15:07 PM PDT by max americana
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

Prayers for his health.


35 posted on 04/23/2010 3:18:17 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Amber Lamps !"~~)
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To: Drew68
Damn. My wife was a huge fan of his “Rock of Love” shows on VH1 (and that pretty much means I was a fan as well).

Pretty much sums it up for me too. . .

36 posted on 04/23/2010 3:21:24 PM PDT by ßuddaßudd (7 days - 7 ways Guero >>> with a floating, shifting, ever changing persona.....)
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To: bluerose

My wife died from an aneurysm at the base of her brain.

She was completely asymptomatic - she exercised regularly and we ate well and didn’t overdo things.

Doctor said the ONLY thing that might have found it before it happened was a very detailed cat scan.

I miss that woman. Always will till my time comes around.


37 posted on 04/23/2010 3:23:25 PM PDT by djf
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To: Blue Turtle

Amen!!! I pray for healing and full recover. I pray he knows Jesus as well.


38 posted on 04/23/2010 3:27:12 PM PDT by MsLady (If you died tonight, where would you go? Salvation, don't leave earth without it!)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear
3:33 P.M

On April 22, 2010, Michaels was rushed to hospital with an "excruciating" headache, where doctors discovered that he had suffered a Subarachnoid hemorrhage. He is currently in a critical condition.[16][17]

Pray that the guy makes it. Way too young to be dying.
39 posted on 04/23/2010 3:34:22 PM PDT by Issaquahking (Help Sarah Palin! go to - http://www.conservatives4palin.com - You know what to do!)
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To: Drew68
I still have all those old VHS tapes of VH-1 and rock videos of Bret's era.
40 posted on 04/23/2010 3:48:22 PM PDT by Ciexyz
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